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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
Police Chief John Burnett presented the annual report for the year ending May 31, 1905. The city saw unusually low crime with 1,527 arrests across offenses including crook and disorderly conduct, trespassing on the railroad, assault, and other categories. Fines totaled 12,877.75, with 7,614.24 collected.
The American National Bank of Graham Virginia announces it will pay interest on savings accounts from day one with no long-term contract. Depositors may withdraw anytime and earn three percent interest if funds remain unwithdrawn after sixty days. The bank emphasizes security and nationwide banking credibility.
Development in the coal sector surges in West Virginia with many new companies, led by Pittsburgh interests. New mines open in Kanawha and New River districts while shipments to seaports rise via Norfolk and Western, B&O and C&O. The Fairmont Coal Company expands tidewater trade, and the industry foresees around 20 million dollars in new capital this year.
As trustee for T. H. Metane bankrupt estate, I will receive sealed bids for the entire stock of jewelry silverware show cases and one large iron safe until Saturday June 3 1905. Brown signer F J Brown.
A Bethel West Virginia letter to R H Bailey cites Devoe lead and zinc paint as superior and argues a gallon covers more than four gallons of cheaper brands. It states one local dealer sells paint at $1 a gallon while another sells adulterated products.
A Binghampton man registered at the Altamont Hotel and, after a day of despair, learned the Wadworth Bros Chico cigars were in stock at White's Pharmacy. He praised the 5 cent price and declared the cigars the best he had smoked, signaling a happy turn to his visit.
Bids requested to repair two wrecked houses near the Rover Spring. Inquiries to the office over G. 8 Bruce's Store on Bluefield Avenue. I reserve the right to reject any or all bids. F. Rorer.
The State Convention of the Christian church will meet with Bluefield Church from October 6 to 9. Many are expected to attend from across the state according to reports.
The C W E M Auxiliary of Bluefield Christian Church will observe a week of prayer from June 5 to June 11 with daily services at 8 p m in the church. The list of subjects and leaders includes United States work led by Mrs Walters India work led by Mrs Adkins foreign work pay led by W G and other sessions through June 8.
Public schedule lists talks by Mrs Godbey and Mrs Watson from June 8 to 11. Topics include Orphanage work in Porto Rico Jamaica and other mission fields. Exhibits of curios from foreign mission fields planned. open to the public.
An advertisement claiming health boosts from King’s New Life Pills. It asserts clear skin, bright eyes, firm muscles, and buoyant mind as signs of action readiness. Available at drug stores for 25 cents.
One year old roses price 100 dollars per dozen and two year roses 300 dollars per dozen. Forty fine varieties of coleus sage and geraniums available. 60 cents per dozen for other plants. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shipped in baskets by express only. Shipments sent the day order is received. Fallon Florist Roanoke Virginia. 519
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